Ivy Prep - Rebecca Mannis PhD

The Wall Street Journal article starts an important conversation but is reductionist. Many students with learning and other issues do not receive the accommodations they deserve and require. It’s all about building a team for proper diagnosis, intervention, advocacy and test prep. This can be tough in a field that is siloed and at times unlicensed. https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/parents-are-fuming-about-other-peoples-kids-getting-extra-time-on-the-sat-2daeea8c

Honored to see Dr. Mannis featured in the New York Post discussing the growing impact of charter schools and what it means for students and families.

As she shared in the piece: “When students have access to high-quality instruction, they can truly thrive.”

Charter schools are just one of many examples of wonderful options to educate NYC kids.

Contact [email protected] to identify and get access to the programs that best suit your child.

Read more here: https://www.pressreader.com/usa/new-york-post/20260325/282106348172951

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Learning loss isn’t just a pandemic-era buzzword—it’s a real challenge affecting children differently depending on their age and developmental stage. 📚✨

Younger readers missed critical early literacy skills, while older students faced gaps in comprehension and critical thinking, creating unique hurdles for each stage.

In this HuffPost article, Dr. Mannis breaks down what the data really shows, why grades alone don’t tell the full story, and how specialists are tailoring strategies to help students close the gaps created by COVID.

A must-read for anyone invested in helping children thrive beyond test scores.�
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/covid-learning-loss-grades_l_694ad83de4b0d09497f9d112

“I expect that even in two years, the focus of AI competence in colleges will be different because of these students having (prior AI) experiences that they bring to the equation as they enter university,” - Dr. Mannis

As schools adapt to emerging technologies, it’s critical that we balance innovation with how students learn best — cognitively, emotionally, and developmentally. Tactical use of AI across the curriculum keeps them current with tools that they can use ethically and effectively - in the classroom and beyond.

Honored to see Dr. Mannis included in The Washington Times discussing how AI is reshaping graduation requirements and the future of education.

Read the full story here:
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jan/20/purdue-chooses-google-guide-graduation-requirements-artificial/

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